Author Archives: Jay Butchko
What Can Invalidate A Post-Marital Agreement?
While many people sign premarital agreements prior to the marriage that identify property interests for each spouse, a couple can also sign a post-marital agreement after the wedding that provides the same benefits. Similar to premarital agreements, post-marital agreements must abide by certain rules per Florida law or else risk being invalidated by the… Read More »
How Voluntary Retirement Affects Alimony
The purpose of alimony, also known as spousal support, is to provide financial assistance to a spouse during and after a divorce who makes less income or has a lower earning potential than the other spouse. But what if the spouse paying alimony wishes to retire? Voluntary retirement has the potential to impact a… Read More »
How To Determine The Value Of Items In A Divorce
Property distribution is often one of the most complex aspects of a Florida divorce case. One of the first steps in this process is determining the value of the marital assets in an estate, which can be a complicated process. At the law office of Blair H. Chan, III our experienced Tampa divorce lawyers… Read More »
When To Reconsider Divorce Mediation
Alternative dispute resolution can be an efficient and effective way to settle the issues in a Florida divorce. However, there are benefits and drawbacks to utilizing this method over traditional divorce litigation in court. At the law office of Blair H. Chan, III, our experienced and knowledgeable Tampa divorce lawyers can review your situation… Read More »
Why You Need A Lawyer In A Child Support Case
In a divorce or paternity case involving children under eighteen years old, child support is an issue that must be determined by the parents and the Florida court. Both parents have a duty under the law to financially support their child, but various factors dictate how much each parent must provide in support. When… Read More »
Common Assets In A High Value Divorce
High value, or high asset, divorce cases are often incredibly complex and involve a multitude of issues surrounding property division, spousal support, and child support. Spouses in high income divorces often must determine what to do with significant assets, many of which are not at issue in lower value divorce cases. At the law… Read More »
Why You Need A Lawyer In A Paternity Case
Establishing the paternity of a child is one of the best things that you can do for a parent and a child. If you wish to determine a child’s father or if you have been served with a paternity action in the Tampa Bay area, it is important that you have an experienced Florida… Read More »
The Impact Of Third Persons On A Child Custody Case
The people involved in a child custody case go beyond just the two parents. Third persons that play a role in your child’s life can have a substantial impact on the outcome of the custody and visitation arrangement for you and your child. At the law office of Blair H. Chan, III our knowledgeable… Read More »
How To Find The Right Attorney For Your Military Divorce
Navigating the process of divorce in Florida can be complicated, and it can be even more complex when one or both spouses are in the military. Military divorce has additional considerations that require an experienced military divorce attorney to handle, and at the law office of Blair H. Chan, III in Tampa Bay we… Read More »
Why You Need A Lawyer For An Uncontested Divorce
Many people associate an uncontested divorce with an easy process, but spouses who run the risk of handling an uncontested divorce on their own could end up in a complex situation with no one on their side to help. In Tampa Bay, the law office of Blair H. Chan, III has helped many clients… Read More »
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